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weather NWS severe Pearl River; Hancock; Harrison; Jackson October 16, 2026 at 5:21 AM

Fire Weather Watch

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SATURDAY...

.A cold front will move through the area later today bringing very dry air with RH values falling into the low to mid 30s along with windy conditions with some gusts around 30 mph. The combination of gusty winds, current drought conditions, ample dry fuel, and very dry conditions will allow any fire that develops to spread quickly.

* AFFECTED AREA...Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson.

* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 32 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Local conditions in Pearl River; Hancock; Harrison; Jackson may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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